Explain why the government needs to support farmers in the unorganised rural sector. What specific types of support are necessary?
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Model Answer
Farmers in the unorganised rural sector — including landless labourers, small and marginal farmers, and sharecroppers — face irregular, low-paid and insecure work with no benefits. Nearly 80% of rural households fall in the small and marginal farmer category, making government support essential for their survival and economic development.
The specific types of support required are:
- Timely delivery of seeds and agricultural inputs
- Cheap credit through local banks (to avoid moneylenders charging high interest)
- Irrigation facilities (e.g., wells, canals) to enable a second crop
- Storage facilities so farmers can sell when prices are favourable
- Marketing outlets and better rural roads for transporting produce
Source: Sectors of the Indian Economy, Chapter 2 — How to Protect Workers in the Unorganised Sector / How to Create More Employment
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Explanation
- The examiner expects two parts: why support is needed + what specific types of support.
- Quote the stat "80% of rural households are small and marginal farmers" — it signals textbook accuracy.
- List the five types of support directly from the chapter: seeds, credit, irrigation, storage, marketing. These are the exact terms NCERT uses, so use them.
- Avoid generic statements; stick to textbook-specific points for full marks.